中国笑话和西方幽默Not only in China but also in western countries, when taking strict standard of literature, Chinese jokes and western humor can only be classified in the popular literature rather in the palace of literature.Although there are big differences between Chinese and Western culture in many aspect, it is still amazing that people from different places are appeal to jokes and humor. By comparison of the similarities and difference of Chinese jokes and western humor ,we will have a clear view of this kind of literature.According to the paper, there are many similarities and difference between jokes and humor . The reasons of the existence of common points of the Chinese jokes and western humor are the interlinked culture and semantic principle. While for the significant difference between Chinese jokes and western humor is the gaps of culture and ways of thinking . In this paper, we will have more detailed explanation.First the paper introduce the content of Chinese jokes and Western humor.The author takes The Stupid Man Takes Salt and xiaolin,etc as Chinese examples , in which the stories use vivid and exaggerated descriptions in order to show us a person or several person whose behavior is so stupid that make the listener or reader burst into laugh or make a ironic portrayal of the society . As a consequence, the story warns us not do this kind of things. According to the demonstration of a series of examples such as the difference between a diplomat and a lady and why she did not talk or a excuse for baldness, we can find that western humor is more implicit. Besides ,it is more thought –proking . when you read it ,it can not make you burst intolaugh immediately but once you understand its deep meaning you will find it is meaningful. What’s more , not only people use it in their daily life but also in political situation.Then the paper list 4 common ways of jokes or humor expression. These are Exaggerate ,Litotes( restrained statement), Pun ,Other ways. By the using of these ways , we can find many similarities of Chinese jokes and western humor.At the end, the paper shows us the reason of the difference and the similarities of Chinese jokes and western humor . First is the way of thinking .China’s culture is so introvert that we are used to described things picturesquenessly. On the contrary, the western countries are relatively extrovert, so that they advocate creative . That is the reason why when we are reading western humor ,we will find it is more implicit . Second is the purpose .Chinese jokes put more emphasis on its amusing effection and warning influence ,while western countries attaches more importance to cultivate people’s sense of humor .Third is the principle of language usage .When we are using language we should pay attention to the 4 principle s—Quantity principle, quality principle, relevance principle , means principle. But when it comes to jokes and humor , absolutely we will go against the quality- principle when we use exaggerate, and we will neglect the quantity –principle when we use litotes.As the author’s presentation ,we cast light on the reason of the difference and similarities of china jokes and western humor .Just as the author said with the mutual integration of culture, we believe we will get more laughter and understanding of the china jokes and western humor..From this paper we can find the author’s point of discussion is clear. Besides, the quote is sufficient and proper. The analysis is organized orderly.Reference龙海鹰. （2006）. 中国笑话和西方幽默西安外国语学院学报第十九卷第一期，129-132。
